Another Random Cat Shot With The Pentax K-3

Here is another random Cat shot with the new Pentax K-3. Still with Firmware v1.00

 Below is an approx 100% crop.

Pentax K-3 with DA50 f1.8

Aperture f2.8

Shutter speed 1/250 sec

ISO 160

In camera JPEG setting at Natural

Extra Sharpness at 0 value

NR Off

SR on

Here is one with the Pentax K-5 with Tamron 28-75 f2.8

At approx 100% crop

Pentax K-5 with Tamron 28-75 f2.8

At 63mm

Aperture f2.8

Shutter speed 1/160 sec

ISO 100

In camera JPEG setting at Natural

Fine Sharpness at 0 value

NR Off

SR on

One doesn't have to dispose their K-5 classic in persuasion of image sharpness. If you are a K-5 classic owner, who just wants to get great sharp pictures. Consider investing in a better lens. Hence the Tamron 28-75 is not the sharpest lens from Tamron to begin with. Try getting a Pentax Limited Primes and be prepare to fall in love with your classic K-5 again.

Now, it doesn't mean that the K-3 is not a better camera than the K-5 classic. In fact, it is significantly better than the K-5 classic in other aspects. Even so, the K-5 classic still holds its ranking for one of the best APS-C camera for its price. Sensor and price wise, it still beats the crap out of most of the camera out there that cost much more. Thanks to the depreciation of Pentax camera, a person can find a good K-5 classic for around USD500 or RM1,500 here in Malaysia.

Cheers and take a break